In the first of two Super Rugby warm-up matches, Los Jaguares were convincing winners over the Georgia XV. For a complete match report of Friday evening’s match click here. The following video is courtesy of Rugby Z.
Read More »Germán Kessler scores try on debut in France
Germán Kessler made history. In his debut appearance in France he was a try scorer. Charente were at home against Pro D2 leaders, Perpignan. Kessler made his debut as a replacement, scoring a try with time up on the clock. Perpignan won the match 23-20. In doing so, the Catalans …
Read More »Sánchez Stars as Stade Français Down Toulouse in ‘Classico’
In his best performance of the season, Nicolás Sánchez stared as Stade Français downed Toulouse in the classico in Paris. Both Sánchez and Pumas teammate, Pablo Matera started for the Parisians who were 30-18 winners. Sánchez slotted his first drop goal of the season and also landed a penalty and …
Read More »Herrera Extends Contract With La Rochelle Until 2022
Former Pumas prop, Ramiro Herrera is remaining in France on a long-term basis. The 30-year-old from Patagonia was signed by La Rochelle from Stade Français as a medical joker but has now extended his contract until 2022. In remaining at La Rochelle, Herrera joins fellow Puma and Facundo Bosch at …
Read More »Bosch scores as La Rochelle complete big win over Agen
Facundo Bosch scored the opening try for La Rochelle on Sunday. His Top 14 side were up against his former club, Agen and completed a big win. The 40-8 victory continues La Rochelle’s strong season. After 12 rounds the club is in 5th position. Bosch joined La Rochelle this season …
Read More »Santiago Cordero Stars as Bordeaux Conquer Pau
Argentine speedster delivered a fine performance today as he scored two tries in a winning effort. Bordeaux were 27-23 winners on the road against Pau, a result that would not have been possible without Cordero’s two tries. In his first try, Cordero chased a cross-kick and just managed to dot …
Read More »Paul Lasike scores first Premiership try
The USA Eagles’ rampaging mid-fielder, Paul Lasike scored his first try in the English Premiership. The 29-year-old did so for the Harlequins in Saturday’s match against the Leicester Tigers at London’s Twickenham Stadium. Lasike was a first half try scorer in what was a drawn match. The Harlequins had been …
Read More »Heartbreaking Rugby Matches
The winning side in a rugby match takes the glory though in rugby there are also the heartbreaking moments. The moments live in the memory with many often seeming like they happened yesterday. Below are a sample of five very hard results for teams from the Americas. To view Heartbreaking …
Read More »Peñarol Sign Bradley Thain from South Africa
Peñarol have signed Bradley Thain from South Africa. The 22-year-old is the second import player to join the Uruguayan SLAR team, following Colombia’s Danny Giraldo. The signature of the latter was confirmed by Uruguayan rugby expert, Ignacio Chans. Thain is the third scrum-half at Peñarol. He joins Uruguayan Santiago Arata, …
Read More »Argentina’s RWC 2011 Hero Lucas González Amorosino Retires
Argentina’s RWC 2011 hero, Lucas González Amorosino has retired. The 34-year-old played in two Rugby World Cups with his try against Scotland being the difference between making it to the Quarter Finals and being eliminated in the group stage. As a rugby player, González Amorosino did what few others have. …
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